This month, Apple has officially registered a patent that outlines the features of an autonomous car equipped with VR functionalities.

Apple's recent patent hints at their ambition to merge autonomous vehicle technology with immersive VR experiences. For anyone who's ever thought about the possibility of enjoying their favorite virtual reality game on the highway, Apple seems to be on board with creating a solution that uses in-car headsets.

One major issue concerning autonomous transport is the risk of motion sickness, which the proposed headgear aims to alleviate. Furthermore, the described VR system appears tailored for vehicles without windows and without a driver, offering a virtual view of the road ahead. This means users could potentially engage in work meetings, gaming, or any other form of entertainment while on the go. Apple’s patent (first noted by Patently Apple The language found in patent applications can often seem more complex than high-level academic material, but this is particularly applicable to Apple's documentation on the car and VR integration. Spanning nearly 40 pages with various simplistic illustrations, it meticulously outlines the workings of the system. Thankfully, Patently Apple has simplified some of its key parts, including the potential for passengers to engage in virtual experiences akin to traveling through real-world locations like London or even through entirely fictional environments.

For those who love to travel, these virtual journeys may not only be interactive but also serve educational functions, enabling passengers to learn about history and other relevant information regarding nearby landmarks, no matter their actual physical location.

While such advanced technology may sound far-fetched to some, the essential components highlighted in Apple's patent—such as internal and external sensors—are already on the market. Additionally, industry players are well on their way to merging Augmented Reality (AR) with their available products, opening up a promising new avenue for Apple to explore and potentially dominate.

One significant barrier remains: convincing the public that vehicles devoid of windows, filled with passengers wearing VR headsets and immersed in a digital space, are indeed safe. Unlike Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, which relies on human oversight to ensure roadway visibility even in autopilot mode, the concept of complete autonomy raises numerous concerns. LiDAR It's worth noting that the team behind the Apple Car's development is currently undergoing transitions, so don’t anticipate seeing Tim Cook appearing on stage in a futuristic vehicle sporting VR glasses at the upcoming event just yet. Volkswagen and Audi What can we anticipate regarding Apple's future mixed-reality headset?

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